Compound Microscope

Made:: 1860-1865 in London

Compound monocular microscope by R & J Beck. Named 'universal'. Has circular base, main focusing of tube by chain and gears. Tube made from cast brass, and is square in section.

Details

Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1970.47

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

Measurements:: case: 330 mm x 170 mm x 160 mm,
microscope: 270 mm 140 mm,

type:: compound microscope

credit:: Purchased From Mr W Burgess

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Compound Microscope

Compound monocular microscope by R & J Beck. Named 'universal'. Has circular base, main focusing of tube by chain and gears. Tube made from cast brass, and is square in section.